Lord of Hope
(with respect to Adon HaSlichot.)Son of man, why do you slumber? Arise and see the hope of our lives:
He who brought love to Adam and Eve, so they could build a family - He will bring us love.
He who awakened Yitzchak at the Akedah to find comfort in love - He will awaken us to find comfort in love.
He who illuminated the one who renewed the luchot - He will illuminate us.
He who inspired Moshe to sing and lead when he knew he would never see the Land - He will inspire us.
He who gave prophecy of the destruction, along with the hope of comfort - He will comfort us.
He who rekindled our hope when there was oil to last just one day, - He will rekindle our hope.
He who gave our Sages hope through Rabbi Akiva’s laughter - He will yet give us hope and laughter.
He who witnessed our ancestors enduring the hell of the Holocaust and rebuild – He will help us endure.
He who inspired the dreamers to actualize their dreams - He will inspire us.
He who ensures seedlings pushing through the ground to sprout - He will ensure our survival against the odds.
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, for our hope is not lost.
Rabbi Yoav Ende,
Founder and Head of Midreshet Hannaton
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